 | | "I'm going to be going to berlin next week and want to go to this club but am worried i won' fit in i am slim and goodlooking but heard it's full of beefcakes and that it's clicky asm i right?or will i be ok." | luke
United Kingdom
May.11.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "Woah , best club Europe by far, only Berlin could throw up something like this. Will keep it short - my mate took me here to experience a different ay culture to the pretty weedy one in the UK and for some serious clubbing; found it totally relaxed, about 60/40 gay/really cool straight people (lol) really chilled smiley dancers, superb music and design . . . what more can you say ?! Oh yeah, best tip by far is dont bother before 6am on sunday, no queues or dodgy bouncers and is when the party really gets started. A magic place indeed. " | ekkese
United Kingdom
Apr.16.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "That happens! Even Berghain fails sometime...Hey Franky, come again! ;-) Give it another chance. cheerz! M." | Mirko
Germany
Mar.20.2008
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "OK Mirko, I hear you. I was not hoping to hear'just minimal' techno. What we hear sat night was poor especially at the end of the night(for me 11-2pm sun)and the system wasn't clear either. Otherwise, as I said, I had a great time and still cannot get the experience out of my head. I will be back again. " | franky
Ireland
Mar.19.2008
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "Dear Franky, who told you Berghain was standing for minimal techno ? That's a myth really! Berghain's music genre was always techno pure actually, you might hear minimal there between 12 h and 2 am...that's it, as a warm up! Actually even though Berlin practically invented minimal you hardly hear that genre in twon anymore, simply because people are dead bored with it! It's like the love parade...Berlin did it first, now the all world is having fun with it, but here we're through! That's the beauty and the talent of our city, ALWAYS AHEAD OF TIME!! :-)" | Mirko
Germany
Mar.19.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "Finally made it to Berghain sat night 15th. Its been a long time coming, since last september to be precise when we didn't get in(no such problems this time)Having read so much about this place, anticipated this night for so long and love techno(including minimal) so much I was a little disappointed. I would have danced straight through till my flight departed had the music been up to scratch. My friends and I never got the purist mimimal techno we expected nor any form of quality techno. While I am at it, the system in the main room wasn't up to scratch either. Deetron wasn't even able to mix. I thought the techno and the system was guaranteed(not that night anyway). Having said that, the club itself was out of this world, it really leaves an impression on you. The people, likewise, I cannot get some of them out of my head(maria, the tranny in the red tartan mini) Generally the experience was amazing and I have to say it again the people made my night special. The next time I go to see a particular DJ to be on the safe side. If you are up for it I recommend heading out there for the night, no accomodation necessary." | Franky
Ireland
Mar.19.2008
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "Have to say it worries me seeing things like this.
Some European clubs I've been to have been attrocious on the door, knocking people back for being foreign or being too close to the 21 border whilst letting in 15 year old girls with skirts so short that your eyes water a little. When I first went to Berlin I was refreshed at the attitude of the place as it seemed to have a real living clubbing culture with less of the nonsense you get in London or other major cities. Have I been barking up the wrong tree or are the stories here just isolated cases?
I have a decent experience of clubs and know the keep your head down / mouth shut routine pretty well off pat. I'm a real fan of Dial Records, the night that's on the 28th March, and would love to see some of these guys again on their home turf. It's just gonna be me and a mate and we're both pretty down to earth.
Basically, I want to know if people think its worth the potential hassle involved or should we just push off to Watergate instead?" | J Russell
United Kingdom
Mar.18.2008
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "Went a few weeks ago with my girl friend rocked up after a heavy night at 1 in the afternoon and it was still banging the grany out of it.
Fully recomended" | Chris
United Kingdom
Mar.11.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "If paradise on earth exists, i think i found it..." | Lucette
France
Mar.10.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "but it was the best club i've ever been to in my life!
" | oli
United Kingdom
Feb.22.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "I was just wondering wut kind of a club this place is, since im only used to going to the same old similar american bars. Ill be going to Berlin this summer with my friends and im very interested in checking this place out since everyone seems to be in love with it, but is it some kinda freaky, crazy hardcore, kinky punk/gothic heaven or more of a diverse population?" | simon
United States
Feb.18.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "Went over for the SecretSundaze party at Panorama Bar. Amazing venue, amazing crowd, amazing soundsystem. Danced from 4am to 8pm without sitting down once. Unfortunately didnt explore the "nooks and crannies" as didnt think to tear myself from the dancefloor. Theres always next time!" | Sam
United Kingdom
Feb.18.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "utterly, utterly amazing. As said below, the club defies comprehension,it is fully epic on every level. Loved the music, people,the maze like basement rooms and the dark nooks and crannies where you don't know what you'll find...;-)I came over from London especially for the club and will definitely be going back again." | JCB
United Kingdom
Feb.18.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "Hi from Berlin, the greatest City in Germany! I live here, and I´m just 20 years old, I´m gay, and I love to freak out on the weekends! That´s why I´ve always wanted to get in Berghain because a female friend of mine told me that this place is magic and I can tell you, it´s the best club in Berlin! I was not rejected at the door! Maybe because I´m gay or for any reasons like my freaking clothes! You must know, that Berghain is the replacement for the good old Ost Gut! Ost Gut had to close because they wanted to build up the O2 World, just a few minutes from Berghain on the other side of the railwaystation Ostbahnhof! So the owners of the Ost Gut thought: Stop complaining and do it onces more! So they set up the Berghain in this old heatpowerstation, Ost Gut was known for it´s gayparties with a lot of gangb*ngs and thinks like this, so that´s a reason why gay people are threated in a special way, and Berghain is not only a place for gay´s, no it´s also a place for freaks who want to live their dreams and live their lives! Nerds and people who wear strange clothes are also welcomed, that was said by the bouncer sven, known as sven the terrible! So Berghain is a place for freaks and gays who want to open their personality and live their lives, people who have a problem with that, stay away from Berghain! Berghain is the best! " | Ludwig
Germany
Feb.13.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "Thanks to all the Berghain and Panorama Bar to give us this fantastic energy all night long! Superb place, best 4ever!" | sanch
Switzerland
Jan.10.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "IT IS DECIDEDLY THE BEST TECHNO CLUB IN THE WORLD! WE COMING BACK TO BERLIN AGAIN AND AGAIN JUST TO FEEL UNIQUE VIBE AND ATMOSPHERE OF THIS AMAZING VENUE! WE LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH!!!! Thanks for all people who make this techno institution! Many kisses to Berlin and see you soon..." | tijana
Serbia
Jan.09.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "The good old days are over for Berghain! Since last week end it's a non smoking venue. Hard to believe, but true! It sucks." | Brian
Germany
Jan.07.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "The Berghain is a special place. I got in around 6 in the morning on the 1st. It didnt take long to get into the groove of things inside. I had tons of fun there but it was brutal in a good. way. I will definitely be going back." | Brian
Germany
Jan.06.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "5? It's a f-ing 10! I just returned from New Year's Eve at Berghain. I've traveled across the globe to club, but Berghain was beyond comprehension. I'll say no more, because I couldn't possibly do it justice. I am already planning my next trip. Thanks for the best New Year's of my life!" | G
United States
Jan.04.2008
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "amazing venue, possible the best venue i have ever been too, and easily beats some 48/72 hour festivals i have been to also.
the atmosphere was incredable, i havnt experienced a simliar vibe for a long time,
the door was fine, i went during new years and the saturday before, very few people were turned away, only some poor ginger haired kids , however the que was over one hour,
if you get turned down just go to another club/sleep up and come back in 6 hours, it is worth it
my only compliant was that on my second night i had to get the train and thus leave at 9am :[,
will be visiting again in the near future
" |
New Zealand
Jan.02.2008
Overall rating 5/5
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| | "Myself and a mate went to Berghain last Saturday and experienced what had to be the best clubbing night we've ever had. Both of us have had many years of clubbing in Ibiza and in the mercky depths of east london but none come close Berghain. If your the type of person who enjoys cutting edge electro music from non hyped up big name dj's with a crowd which emphasises the notion of 'i dont give a f**k attitude' then this is the place for you. The venue is set in an old industrial gothic style building which looks run down from the outside but pretty impressive from its collosal interior. The door policy however is quite random. My advise to anyone planning a visit is go in two's and dress casually with a bit of creative streak or punkiness. Looking gay i think probably helps. Me and my mate both being straight noticed that gay guys seem to get preferential treatment. Keep your mouth shut in the queue and dont speak english as you will stand out like a typical lame tourist. If you plan to rock up in your man united shirt pissed like a larger lad then don't bother turning up at all. To those who are lucky enough to get in prepare yourself for a mental night/morning/afternoon/night...Stay till the end cause the afternoon is the best time. I'll definately plan to visit again. " | Cos
United Kingdom
Dec.28.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "firstly, when I arrived infront of Berghain, I asked myself I am relly going to wait this line of 200meters? Are those people crayze, I mean I was first time there and started calculating... one hour of waiting it was minus 5 deegres and from other side there is a chance that I will be turned away..., but since music could be heared and from outside I was little bit shaking and worming mself and soon I was on the door... Entered ver easy, haven't had any problems... and after 30 minutes and few drinks I understood why so many people are coming to Berghain and in mood to wait so much..I had ver good night there and it is the place that I recomend to be seen by everyone who goes to Berlin...see you there next time :)" | Igor
Serbia
Dec.27.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "after reading about the door policy on here before i went last wkd i was really worried but im not sure why now. Turned up about 5 sun morning me and my girlfriend had to que for a hour but only saw 1 couple get turned away in that time. As for race being a issue what a load of!there was a black lad in front of me 3 turkish looking lads right behind a couple of black lads from london a few metres behind them all got in no probs so id say it must of be your attitude not the colour of your skin that stop'S you getting in. Once in there WOW what a place!saw loco dice playing for 7 hours before i had to give in and go to bed he was still on when we left! The place the music the people amazing!!!cant wait for next time" | pat
United Kingdom
Dec.19.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "after waiting iN the freesing weather for almost an hour begging to get inn, we finally made it. at first we were search as if in the airports , no liquids, no cameras, no notheg, then passed through the gates and checked AGAIAN, BUT we MADE IT AND had a great time, the music rocks. " | Dua
United Kingdom
Dec.18.2007
Overall rating 4/5 |
| | "Very interesting views on this club! Im born and bred in the UK and of indian origin. When I hit the clubbing scene in berlin i found that i was getting rejected left right and centre. The following places i got rejected: Q Dorf,Bangaloo,Dante. However I managed to get into Panorama Bar no problem! It feels that people that resemble being turk or arab are not welcome in most places. This was confirmed by one bouncer asking me if i was turk or arab. i replied no and he seemed confused! thanks to 2 british girls behind me convinced him i was from the UK, I even had my passport with me which he seemed to not care! I dress normally with jeans jumper and shoes! I get the feeling that some places dont want you in coz your a different! I think its fu*ed up people think like that! panorama is a great place and hits out the hard deep house techie sounds quality!!" | Singh
United Kingdom
Dec.08.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "Believe it or not, best time to go to Berghain is sunday morning! Avoid the night, far too stressful with the bouncers! Just have your beauty sleep, wake up at 8am, get your vitamines, and go clubbing in the morning! There's no waiting line, the club is still full, the music is even better on sunday." | Mario
Germany
Dec.06.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "err.... ok, well this is certainly a unique experience in terms of the crowd and the venue. the music played at the panorama was very much of the moment electronica and the crowd very appreciative. the music downstairs in berghaim was more minimal and pretty bosh bosh
a word to the wise... whilst the experience is unique and the music impressive the panoroma bar got incredibly busy and it was difficult to find space to dance and to be afforded any room to manoevure without some resistance. there are people here who are serious about there clubbing, their dancing and their space... that said i wouldn't describe the atmosphere as unfriendly but it is certainly serious, the crowd from what i could gather was largely german with a smidgen of english, dutch and a ratio of about 90/10 men to woman, perhaps more.
the door policy was pretty complicated in that there was about 30 - 40% of people being turned away for reasons not quite clear. over the years i have survived the door policies of the early glam house days, right through to wanky new york bars and the current crop of ibiza and london business so whilst not being a regular i do have some knowledge of door policy or at least queueing which we english do so well. all i can say is that the door selection whilst quite random was i feel largely based on the fact that the berghaim and panoroma were generally conceived and perhaps rightly or wrongly still maintained as predominantly a gay club or clubs. those refused entry from what i could see tended to be female, not overtly gay looking ( ??? ), in bigger groups or for reasons unknown, though i did not see anyone in arseless leather chaps not allowed in so if you are really determined to get in there is my top tip... contrary to reports listed here i found the bouncers to be quite civil. there was this extraordinary looking bouncer who was of mixed race or mexican and looked like a cross between, predator and one of the vampires in from dusk to dawn...
at the risk of offending the gay community or regulars of the club i, as a heterosexual male of relatively short height & slim build found it a little intimidating, both panorama and berghaim. there is no secret that this club is hedonism personified and combined with the industrial nature of the building and the costume on show the dark corners of the club and toilets were rife with sexual naughtiness and other shannigans. this to some may be it's charm. this to me made me not want to stumble into the wrong corner or toilet for fear of not being able to get out again!
standard of cocktails pretty poor, big cloakroom though....
nice hotel in mitte, the lux 11" | PonyBoy
United Kingdom
Dec.05.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "Most overhyped club in the world. Design was very average. The Funktion One rig was OK, not any better than the Funktion One system at Cielo etc. Berghain can not really be compared to the old system at
Stereo, MOS or Plastic People. Now on the staff, very mixed feelings. We were 3 people in Berlin, meet up at the door. Me+1 got in, 1 was not let in. no real explanation on why. Very strange policies, even worse than NYC. Even ranks below APT in NYC. APT can also be a bit strange, but Berghain even beat that. My advice, don`t waste your time at Berghain, during peak hours. Tresor is still probably the most pro and best location in Berlin, but they need to get a proper system in the Batterieraum. The Turbosound rig is old stuff." | kaz
Norway
Nov.29.2007
Overall rating 2/5 |
| | "Most overhyped club in the world. Design was very average. The Funktion One rig was OK, not any better than the Funktion One system at Cielo etc. Berghain can not really be compared to the old system at
Stereo, MOS or Plastic People. Now on the staff, very mixed feelings. We were 3 people in Berlin, meet up at the door. Me+1 got in, 1 was not let in. no real explanation on why. Very strange policies, even worse than NYC. Even ranks below APT in NYC. APT can also be a bit strange, but Berghain even beat that. My advice, don`t waste your time at Berghain, during peak hours. Tresor is still probably the most pro and best location in Berlin, but they need to get a proper system in the Batterieraum. The Turbosound rig is old stuff." | kaz
Norway
Nov.29.2007
Overall rating 2/5 |
| | "Just to add to the debate about door policy, I'd strongly advise 'restrained casual' attire - not Armani jeans or little glittery dresses. Having said that, I once went to Berghain in full drag (straight from Irrenhouse) - long blonde wig, immaculate make-up and mini-skirt. Just smiled sweetly and was ushered straight in no problem. OK I was the only tranny in the club, but was treated with respect and playful humour.
Oh and the 'keep your mouth shut in the queue' advice is well worth following too, unless you can convincingly say a few words in German. x" | Jas
United Kingdom
Nov.29.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "we came over from london last saturday to visit Berghain..
club was amazing!
music & dj's were amazing!
sound system was amazing!
people were amazing!! (gay & straight!!)
we will be going back!
and just for the record..all those of you that are moaning because you didnt get in... its not because your english/american/turkish/italian etc because most of the people in there we spoke to were from all over the world...you didnt get in because you didnt look like you belong in there!! because if you turned up to 'SlimeLight' in London in a suit jacket and shiny shoes.. guess what.. you wont get in there either!!
10/10!!!!" | chris
United Kingdom
Nov.26.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "For a start the club looked superb. However the door policy is ridiculous. We didn’t get in. Almost every other group in front of us was being turned away for from what I could see for no reason at all. We were wearing same sort of clothes as everyone else, just a small group of three of us, we weren’t being loud or unruly. The bouncer is a complete tw*t and actually said “there is no reason, I just don’t feel like letting you English in tonight”. End of story....wont be going back. " | Farmanator
United Kingdom
Nov.26.2007
Overall rating 1/5 |
| | "i love berghain - panorama bar especially. have been fortunate enough to live in berlin these last years. perlon night on fridays especially recommended.
to people new to berghain : don't spectate - be the party - this is what a club is all about
i pray berghain doesn't end up like fabric - rammed to the hilt, impossible to dance and full of tourists...
" | m
United Kingdom
Nov.25.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "I came to Berlin (thinking what a fantastic city, friendly people etc)and although i had a great time at panorama, I have to say the door staff really ruined my experience! as if it wasn't bad enough someone mugged me inside (stealing everything including my ticket to collect my camera) the nasty door staff refused to look out the back even after I described my camera in great detail, including the fact it had a broken component making it obviously mine! (plus, all the photos on it were of me, my family and friends!!) and seemed to take great satisfaction in the fact that I'd been robbed!! plus my boyfriend had belongings stolen from his jacket pockets inside the coat check! some people are so so sad! so if you go look out!!! (don't take anything with you!) a real shame! (hopefully karma will catch up with them!)" | kate
New Zealand
Nov.13.2007
Overall rating 1/5 |
| | "What an amazing place, live music, hardcore techno, donna summer, ice creams upstairs, those decadent darkrooms and that great garden that opens on sunday mornings in the summer...make sure you have your sunglasses...thank god for easyjet..now i can fly to berlin whenever my favourite djs are on (that andre galuzzi is incredible) and dance until the sun comes up...and sometimes, until it goes down again..." | Gui
France
Oct.29.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "I have been to Berghain a couple of times now and have never had any problems getting in! By far the best club in World!!! " | Michelle
Ireland
Oct.13.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "This place is absolutely insane. For anyone in London looking for somewhere to go in Berlin- Take battersea powerstation, mix it with the cross, canvass and fabric. Then ram it full of people who clearly love to go there every single weekend (and who
can blame them),throw in whatever they want to consume, give the DJs 5-hour long, bleepy, techy, edgy house sets through a nuclear speaker system and you get what has to be one of the best clubs in the world. Loved it, will bne back. Thanks!!!!!!!! " | Ric Toone
United Kingdom
Oct.10.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "Another amazing experience at panorama bar on fri. 3am till 1pm of superb music. yes split up! the 12 in our group all mangaed to get in because we did that and were respectful of the club/staff. WOW! until next time..." | lou
United Kingdom
Oct.09.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "@thelak YES, definetely SPLIT THE GROUP, and be quiet, relaxed, not drunk, wear casual, just be yourself, don't need to speak at all!!" | kerstin
Germany
Oct.03.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "So I just got back from Ibiza and my trip to berlin is the only thing that is keeping me going till November.
We are going to be 6 guys from London. Ethnically mixed, white, brown, olive etc but would rather not consider that as a reason for being turned away.
Have been psyched about Berghain for a couple of yrs now so would be devastated if I got turned away.
Guessing if I grin like an idiot and dress how I normally do in London (Live in shoreditch but the jeans arent so skinny) we'll be ok? Any tips apart from looking enthusiastic and learning a few german phrases.
Is it worth splitting our group up etc?" | thelak
United Kingdom
Oct.03.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "O.K. from a str. Irish guys viewpoint...Panorama bar:
If you arent a seasoned clubber you dont belong here. If you are straight its no problem, music is 10/10 if not better, scaggy to harder, minimal to interesting. Crowd are the best I've ever met outside of Ireland (yes the spirit is still alive in Ireland but dont expect to find it at @'Leccy piccy) In short, go there, enjoy yourself and be discreet. The locals took to us in areal friendly way. Berghain: denied entry at 6a.m. probably due to some tonks from wexford in fancy shirts telling us in the queue about the great time they were having. I knew it was iffy when they were in front of us as it looked like we were a group. Next time Berghain !!" | jdub
Ireland
Oct.02.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "I find it quiet interesting to read all those reviews here, and it's funny that the only ones who hate Berghain are the ones who weren't allowed in! Actually anyone who had the privilege to get there loved it. There's no such thing as good or bad door policy, there's just one door policy and you have to deal with it. Don't waste your time trying to convince yourself that the club is a racist venue, just take a deep breath, behave better next time you wanna go there, cross your fingers...and hopefully you'll be allowed in Berghain too. Berghain stands for the highest level of clubbing and top quality nightlife. Berlin+Berghain are making Ibiza, New York, London...looking like breathless places. Not only the music and the location but most of all it's the crowd inside that makes it so special and genuine, (wich justifies the tough door policy) and where else in the world can you have such a good time for ONLY 10 € entrance fee? Cheer up people...!!" | bipobln
Germany
Oct.01.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "I went to Berghain with a group of friends (all of us live in London and are gay) and we had the time of our lives. People were being turned away but if you are a serious clubber, you know that when you are in a que, you shut up and keep low key as bouncers dont want rowdy people in there clubs and they have to go on first impressions, esp in a city like Berlin but London can be the same on the gay scene and in places like Hoxton also. The music was mostly minimal and techno in Berghain and more deeper and housier but still quite minimal in the Panorama Bar and that seemed to be much more straight but in a very cool Berlin sort of way. Some of the comments on here about it being too gay or people moaning about the door policy, I welcome it. Its 90% gay which is why it has its charm and the fact you can (as someone put) smell the sex in the air as a gay guy was very much welcome. The venue is very clean and mordern and spacious and we all all going back to Berlin again soon to check it out. I would recommend this club to someone who is a seasoned clubber and one who knows a bit about the club and why the promoters put it on and not because it they think its hip and cool, thats just not what its about. Its a not a place where straight woman or men can go with the view (we dont mind being in a gay club for the night!) If you have gay friends then go with them otherwise I would suggest going to one of the other amazing clubs this city has to offer like Tresor etc." | A London Clubber
United Kingdom
Sep.29.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "intense, friendly, surreal, one of the best late night sessions of my latter years. Pity we were denied entry to Berghain the following night. Berlin knows how to throw a party" | franz(my berlin name)
Ireland
Sep.25.2007
Overall rating 4/5 |
| | "Just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!The best club in the world. I loved it:)" | Dorian
Australia
Sep.24.2007
Overall rating 5/5 |
| | "B,
Just to let you know that being a pretty dark skinned turk, I never had any problems getting in. happy that they didn't have your racial prejudices." | C
Turkey
Sep.24.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "I don't know...I think its just slightly more systematic than Russian roulette. Was there on Saturday night and it seemed somewhat random. I was unfortunately one of the unlucky ones...Me and my friend did evertyhing I thought we should too. Was quiet, respectful and felt like I fit in with most of the berliners lining up. Maybe its because I'm south american and in northern europe people sometimes think 'dark hair, dark eyes = potential turk/arab = not getting in here'. Likely thats oversimplifying but earlier in the day I was at Solebox chatting with the staff and they told me that that treatment is standard for the arab/turk communities in Berlin...Regardless of whether its race-based or "coolness"-based its quite sad to see what many believe is a symbol of modern dance/techno culture be so discriminating. The reason many people love and believe in this music and were originally attracted was its open, democratic nature of everyone coming together and dancing into the morning...Sadly this doesn't seem to be a part of Berghain's mantra. At least we have Villalobos @ Fabric this Saturday and Steve Bug @ Secretsundze the next day...that will make me feel better. " | B
United Kingdom
Sep.24.2007
Overall rating 1/5 |
| | "@ Stephan...
I find the british much more annoying than the americans while waiting to get in Berghain! And I clearly hear a difference with the accent! Actually most of the brits are always drunk there, no wonder they don't get in! I wish everyone to experience Berghain so please people...while waiting, SHUT UP!! By the way...I know tons of real berliners who also don't pass the door, so it's not about where you come from, it's about your attitude. " |
Germany
Sep.23.2007
Overall rating 3/5
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| | "As an American who appreciates the "forwardness" (or rudeness as a nieve American tourist would put it) I can say that they send people away that act "American" loud/obnoxious/drunk for reasons that should be obvious. Also understand you are in former East territory...former Communists (many of who wish it was still Communist). Time and time again proves from observations here...the American tourists are the loudest, the least-German-speaking, and the least overall respectful. This is not pointing fingers at anyone specifically, but know this ahead of time. We Americans are not loved in many parts of the world, and our "norms" are annoying in many parts of the world. In this case, Berlin, where people are young, independent, and out-spoken. If you are nervous, you should be. If you are not, you will get into Berghain with no problem. One last suggestion - if nothing else, don't talk while you are in line and say Ich Bin Allein...(I am alone). That might help more than you realize. Nothing pisses a Berliner off more than a group of loud, obnoxious, American tourists. Hope this helps. It's the truth...and I am an American...but I live here...I should know." | Stephan
United States
Sep.21.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
| | "Is this place hard to get into as an American? My question is if it's really all about the cool vibe/old school club days why do people get rejected at the door? What's with the dirty looks from the locals too?" | Chris
United States
Sep.20.2007
Overall rating 3/5 |
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